Make the most of your off-road excursions with this smooth-riding trail machine. With a lightweight yet durable ALUXX aluminum frame, 4 inches of rear suspension travel and a plush suspension fork, Yukon FX can take whatever the terrain dishes out.
SR Suntour XCM V3, 100mm suspension fork,
Giant Air rear shock
Using a simple but elegant aluminum chassis, the Giant Yukon FX comes equipped with Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc brakes (front and rear) and Truvativ ISO Flow 3.0 cranks. Shifters are SRAM (SX4) as is the rear derailleur. SRAM also provides the 8-speed cassette (PG830) while the front derailleur comes in the form of Shimano’s budget-friendly Alivio line. Continue reading →
Strengths: Built like a tank. Flies along and handles a lot more abuse than my Anthem X would/does.
Weaknesses: The shock mounts are non-standard so it's difficult to upgrade to a different/better rear shock (I need to get a stepped axle machined to fit a Fox RP). And where the axle goes through the frame at the bottom of the shock only the swingarm has bushes - this means the frame lugs can get worn allowing for some slop in the movement - i got some brass bushes fitted. Otherwise pretty bombproof.
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I bought this bike for my 15yr son as I was myself just getting back into cycling after a 20yr hiatus. It turns out he wasn't so interested. No prob I liked riding it. I tricked it up with some lighter weight stuff over the years and I reckon it is my 'go to bike' when I just need to chill and put in a few hack dirt miles.
I put longer forks on it to make it a little less twitchy on the downs. This gets me in more strife than ever - I try to keep up with the the local DH nuts - and end up crushing my own!:)
Basically it's a fun bike to have around and swap out the components on to make it less like the boat anchor it was when I bought it.
I would recommend for anyone just having a go for the first time. It's so damn cheap that you'll be adding bits to it for ever - that's part of the fun of MTB afterall!
Bike Setup: Current setup is with a 150mm Sektor fork spacered down to 140 and an Airo 2 shock out back. Stylo cranks, bars, stem, seatpost, X7 gears etc, solid axles fitted to standard wheels for going down (although I also have some DT x1800s if I want to do any climbing/XC training). The longer forks give it a bit more BB height and about 69degs - better for descending. Only having 100mm out back seems to be fine for drops as the Airo shock is small can and goes so a steep susp curve but doesn't seem to bottom harshly. All up weight (with DT wheels) ~13kg which is fine for an AM hack (the frame alone is 3.1kg).
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rustywagom
a Weekend Warrior
from Ventura CA
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2011
Strengths: Great looking.. Flat out gets the job done
Weaknesses: Still getting use to the seat..
Bottom Line:
I was glaring at the 2011 trance for some time trying to justify 3K on a bike that I was going to beat the hell out of. Than I stumbled on the 2011 Yukon fx. Did some research on the fx knowing that other guys that drop big coin on bikes set the standard on what a bike is or is not. After weighing my options I decided to get the Yukon. My first ride was a mixed road and a single track trek of 20 miles. Loved the ride and preformed great. Second ride was a grueling climb 9 miles to about 2700 feet than a white knuckle master piece reaching speeds I never felt safe at on my previous bikes. I threw everything at this bike and it delivered. In my opinion when a bike gets to light it sacrifices control that is not an issue with the Yukon fx. Do yourself a favor and buy this bike and use the coin for upgrades..
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Boaz
a Cross Country Rider
from Wodonga, Vic, Australia
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2011
Strengths: Super cheap dual supention. Tough frame and the rear shock feels so smooth and has never ever ever stuffed up! Light for its price. Very good down hill.I've won gold on this thing! The cable disks are very weak, needed upgading if you want to get serious.
Weaknesses: Low Quality components,The dart front fork can get stuck and it makes up 15% of the bikes total wieght, it can also skweek from time to time. Ive upgraded every single thing on this bike eccept for the shocks and the frame! Very bad uphill.
Bottom Line:
If you save another $1000 you could get a far better bike.
This is cheap and strong but its a very very slow bike almost as slow as a serious All mountain bike with 180mm of travell. I'm stuck riding this bike due to my budget and Ive raced it many times. Great all round bike for casual riders, I'm not a casual rider but I have a low budget.
Bike Setup: Only the frame and shocks are original.
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bloodywings
a Weekend Warrior
from port orange,florida,united states
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2011
Strengths: nice frame,not too heavy, not to light
Weaknesses: tires are rough in soft sand but killer on hard,suspension def upgrade (fronts weak,rear can be used till worn out), components are so-so,white pedals gotta go
Bottom Line:
For the price its a sweet bike,great for someone gettin into mtb and wants to start with a more basic full suspension and upgrade over time, lil cheap on components,lil short on the travel for the suspension, but if u can handle upgrading,bang for the buck, lil rough hittin soft sand with the lack of traction, broke the derailer and threw gearing off first trail i hit,lil clunky on the shifting,overall im pleased,i walked into it knowing i was gonna change out the suspension, tires, pedals, and possibly other components over time,just see how long they can handle it! im stoked
Bike Setup: all stock as of now,front fork on order (rockshox)
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Jonathan Leones
a Weekend Warrior
from Quezon City, Philippines
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2011
Strengths: Solid frame and FSA cranks (2010). Rear suspension set up is good for climbing and does not bob under load. Up to the task for a weekend rider.
Weaknesses: Weight. Rear shock leaked a few drops (when adjusted beyond the expected calibration). X-4 rear derailleur will certainly have to be upgraded. DART2 forks a bit on the soft side.
Bottom Line:
Bang for the buck. Good starting point for novices but needs upgrades for more experienced riders. Upgrade as you go. Rear shifting can use improvement but with proper tuning works well. Upgrade the fork and brake and it'll become a less pricey version of an Anthem albeit with a tad more wieght. 2010 version is a real gem (Glad I didn't go for the 2011). A bike is just as good as the manufacturer / dealer / shop that backs it up.
Bike Setup: Stock except for shimano hydraulic brakes that replaced the Hayes cable actuated ones.
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mrdarpino
a Cross Country Rider
from Apollo Beach, FL, USA
Date Reviewed: January 21, 2011
Strengths: Bike does ride smoothly and is quite solid. It is an inexpensive full-suspension bike.
Weaknesses: slow, heavy, not as responsive as I am accustomed to.
Bottom Line:
Coming from riding the Yukon hardtail for a couple years I felt that the Yukon FX full suspension is heavy and does not nearly charge through the trail like its hardtail version. I felt bogged down with a lack of speed, response and the strength that I get on the hardtail.I did notice a significantly smoother ride. Do I trade power,speed and better response for a smoother ride and a butt that isn't sore at the end of a ride? I don't think so. I am sticking with a hardtail. It seems that if you want to get into full suspension then you really need to invest much more money into a better,lighter bike, and equipment.
Similar Products Used: Giant Yukon, Cannondale 400 full suspension, Specialized Hard Rock, Giant Rincon, Trek 9800 full suspension
Bike Setup: standard factory equipment, no upgrades
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ando227
a Cross Country Rider
from elgin, scotland
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2010
Strengths: Gee whiz where to start? Value! For the money this thing rides superb! The suspension design seems spot on as its compliant, grips and climbs really well without energy sapping bob and theres no hint of the front end lifting even when sat firmly in the saddle. Handles very nicely too, both in fast and slow tight corners. Certainly didn't find it heavy either despite its lower end spec. I expected a reasonable bike, but by eck its a cracker!
Weaknesses: Did change the dart 2 forks for my magura quake cp125 which are still going strong after many years.
The darts were very firm and awkward and felt at odds with the smooth compliant rear suspension.
Bottom Line:
Got to be one of the best buys out there, as it goes up and downhill and round corners as bonny as you like.
Knocked a star off for the original dart forks which do not suit the rest of the bike.
Similar Products Used: commencal combi s, inbred, tinbred.
Bike Setup: standard but for front forks
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Duck Butter
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County CA
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2010
Strengths: Great bike for the money suspension for price is amazing and handles well changed to bomber 120mm front fork new rims cranks handle bars took 3 pounds off weight now 31
Weaknesses: front fork but now it's gone what do you want for 900 dollar bike it's amazing I way 220 and shock works great
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this bike rocks way less bob than my other bikes for 600 dollars I stole it about 300 in upgrades.
2010 model. For a MSRP of just under a $1000.00 you get a good frame and good rear shock, front fork could use a step up but works fine. A must is teh up grade in shifters, derailers and get rid of the 8 speed. up grades caost me about $100.00, and well worth it the shifting was so much smoother on the trail with the X7 over the X4. Bike came with a X7 front derailer which kind of supprised me. Looking at the new 2011 Giant down graded the tires to a more all purpose tire and went from a Rock Shok Dart 2 to a SUNTOUR shock, and replaced the FSA cranks with a SUNTOUR crank.
Bike Setup: Stock except, new X7 rear derailer, 9 speed rear, X7 shifters.
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mdbizzarri
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, Va. US
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2010
Strengths: Full suspension at less than $1000
Weaknesses: SRAM X-4
TruVative Crank
Rock Shox Dart 2
Bottom Line:
While this is a fine bike for the casual rider who will ride single tracks with few or no obstacles, this bike is not that great if you are a semi-aggressive rider, or plan on pedaling up hills, unless you plan on upgrade the components.
Since the beginning, the SRAM X-4's continually needed adjusting, and never stopped chattering.
The bike is heavy, and the rake on the down tube makes steering rather squirlly, which does not help on skinny's.
The suspension is fair, but any major drops or jumps would probably be an issue, though I am not planning on finding out.
My wife has the same bike, and she likes it except for the SRAM.
Because of my experience with this bike, and my wife's I would not purchase a Giant or SRAM again unless the reviews on the product were spectacular.
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aldridgealex
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2010
Strengths: I guess the suspension is able to handle rocks
Weaknesses: The rear shock has no lockout and bobs a lot while pedaling.
Weight, heavy for a XC bike. Severe brake jack: do not brake if you nead that rear shock
Bottom Line:
This bike is made for easy rolling smooth single track and boardwalks. I took it on a grueling 20 mile loop and beat it up. It was very heavy climbing, bobbed the whole time against me. The rear quickrelease came undone mid ride, the brakes required adjustment and came loose, the chain got jammed and broke.
If you want a good mountain bike and intend to use it, I'd opt for a hardtail with good components that last.
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